November 15-17, 2023 • Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
Book your Upswell Summit hotel rooms by Monday, November 10 to receive our special discounted group rate!
Opening Main Stage – Why Democracy Depends on a Healthy Nonprofit Sector
Thursday, November 16, 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Featuring Speakers:
Launch Into the Future During Our Artificial Intelligence Main Stage
Our Upswell Main Stage session, “AI and Nonprofits – Transformative, Terrifying, or Both?“ will feature experts like Jasmine Thomas from Microsoft, Art Taylor from BBB Wise Giving Alliance, and Amy Sample Ward, CEO of NTEN. They’ll unravel how AI is reshaping nonprofits — and share strategies for harnessing its power while minimizing risks.
Featuring Speakers:
Agenda
Pre-conference Community Dinners start Tuesday, Nov 14, and Community Tours begin Wednesday, Nov 15. The Upswell Summit will begin at 3 PM CT on Wednesday, Nov 15 and end at 2 PM CT on Friday, Nov 17.
Please make your travel plans accordingly if you wish to participate in the fullest programming.
IS Business Meeting
Location: Lone Star 4 (2nd Floor, Convention)
Exhibitors
Location: Public Square Outside Lone Star Ballroom (2nd floor, Convention)
Reception
Location: Public Square Outside Lone Star Ballroom (2nd floor, Convention)
Meals
Location: Public Square Outside Lone Star Ballroom (2nd floor, Convention)
Main Stage
Location: Lone Star Ballroom (2nd floor, Convention)
Spark Talk
Location: Lone Star Ballroom (2nd floor, Convention)
Focus Groups
Location: Public Square Outside Lone Star Ballroom (2nd floor, Convention)
Spotlight
Location: Public Square Outside Lone Star Ballroom (2nd floor, Convention)
Spark Talk
Location: Lone Star Ballroom (2nd floor, Convention)
Spotlight
Location: Public Square Outside Lone Star Ballroom (2nd floor, Convention)
Spotlight
Location: Public Square Outside Lone Star Ballroom (2nd floor, Convention)
Meals
Location: Public Square Outside Lone Star Ballroom (2nd floor, Convention)
Main Stage
Location: Lone Star Ballroom (2nd floor, Convention)
Spotlight
Location: Public Square Outside Lone Star Ballroom (2nd floor, Convention)
Focus Groups
Location: Public Square Outside Lone Star Ballroom (2nd floor, Convention)
Spotlight
Location: Public Square Outside Lone Star Ballroom (2nd floor, Convention)
Spotlight
Location: Public Square Outside Lone Star Ballroom (2nd floor, Convention)
Main Stage
Location: Lone Star Ballroom (2nd floor, Convention)
Meals
Location: Public Square Outside Lone Star Ballroom (2nd floor, Convention)
Meals
Location: Public Square Outside Lone Star Ballroom (2nd floor, Convention)
Networking Lounge
Location: Public Square Outside Lone Star Ballroom (2nd floor, Convention)
Main Stage
Location: Lone Star Ballroom (2nd floor, Convention)
Focus Groups
Location: Public Square Outside Lone Star Ballroom (2nd floor, Convention)
Spark Talk
Location: Lone Star Ballroom (2nd floor, Convention)
Spotlight
Location: Public Square Outside Lone Star Ballroom (2nd floor, Convention)
Spotlight
Location: Public Square Outside Lone Star Ballroom (2nd floor, Convention)
Spark Talk
Location: Lone Star Ballroom (2nd floor, Convention)
Focus Groups
Location: Public Square Outside Lone Star Ballroom (2nd floor, Convention)
Spotlight
Location: Public Square Outside Lone Star Ballroom (2nd floor, Convention)
Focus Groups
Location: Public Square Outside Lone Star Ballroom (2nd floor, Convention)
Spark Talk
Location: Lone Star Ballroom (2nd floor, Convention)
Meals
Location: Public Square Outside Lone Star Ballroom (2nd floor, Convention)
Main Stage
Location: Lone Star Ballroom (2nd floor, Convention)
Explore
The Upswell Summit offers a variety of avenues for changemakers across the country to share innovative approaches they are using to make progress in addressing challenges in their communities — and their learnings may help you meet your community needs. Our Workshops, Spark Talks, and Focus Groups reflect a range of presentation styles to suit your learning and engagement needs.
Registration is Open
Independent Sector members enjoy a discount on each ticket type. Learn more about membership.
Student
$195
This ticket price is recommended for current full-time or part-time college students.
*Students must present a valid student ID or current class schedule*
Community
$495
$395 – IS member
This ticket price is recommended for independent community-based advocates, grassroots leaders, small entrepreneurs, and small nonprofits with an operating budget of $2 million or less.
General
$795
$595 – IS member
Community Dinners and Tours
(Additional fee required)
Cancellation policy: Cancellation notices must be received in writing by September 8, 2023, via email at info@upswell.org.Conference registration cancellations received on or before September 8 are eligible for a refund of less than a $100 administrative fee. No refunds will be issued for requests received after September 8.
Resources to help you plan your travel.
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
- Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) – Public Transportation
- Sheraton Dallas Hotel
- Visit Dallas
- Weather in Dallas
Sponsors
If you’re interested in sponsorship or exhibit opportunities at Upswell, please contact partnership@independentsector.org
2023 Upswell Summit FAQS
Here are the answers to the most common questions we receive. Don’t see your question below? Email info@upswell.org and we’ll be glad to answer it.